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Spiritual growth is somewhat hard to define and measure. The
question, "How are you doing spiritually?" is often
answered vaguely or with a comment about our prayer life or Bible
reading. The Journey of FAITH is a framework for spiritual growth.
It helps bring definition and focus to our growth.
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FORGIVENESS:
Receiving God's grace
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Repentance |
Genuinely facing my sinfulness and my need for a Savior.
Being quick to confess and repent when I sin or miss the
mark.
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I Jn. 1:10; Ps. 51;
Rm. 3:23
I Jn. 1:9; Ps. 32:5; Jms. 5:16 |
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Salvation |
Accepting Jesus as my Savior
and depending on His grace instead of my works.
Working salvation (total wholeness, spirit, soul, and body)
into all areas of my life.
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Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 5:21; Gal.
2:16
Phil. 2:12-13; Rom. 12:1-2; I Cor. 6:19-20 |
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Baptisms |
Being water baptized and understanding
that my old life has passed away.
Receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit and allowing the
Spirit to direct my new life.
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Acts 2:38; Rom. 6:3-6; II
Cor. 5:17
Acts 1:8; Eph. 5:15-18; Rom. 8:14
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Restoration |
Allowing God’s grace
to restore the broken areas of my life.
Seeing myself as God sees me - His child, forgiven, in right
standing through Jesus. |
Luke 4:18; Ps. 147:3; Acts
10:38
Rom. 8:14-17; Rom. 5:17; II Cor. 5:21 |
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ACTION: Living the love of Jesus by what I do and say
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Serving |
Looking for ways to serve the people in
my sphere of influence.
Serving enthusiastically in my church. |
Matt. 20:25-28; Gal. 5:13-14; Phil. 2:1-11
Eph. 4:16; Rom. 12:10-13; I Pet. 4:10
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Compassion |
Genuinely caring about people.
Allowing the compassion of Jesus to move me to help those
in need. |
I Pet. 1:22; I Pet. 4:8; Jude 20-23
Luke 10:30-37; Matt. 9:36; I Jn. 3:16-18
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Lifestyle Evangelism |
Building relationships with those outside
the family of God and being ready to share my faith.
Having my daily conduct and values help point people to
Jesus. |
Luke 15:1-2; Philemon 1:6; I Pet. 3:15
I Pet. 2:11-12; Col. 4:5-6; Matt. 5:13-16
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Missions |
Being personally involved in taking the
gospel to my community, nation, and world.
Supporting those who have been sent out as missionaries.
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Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Isa. 6:8
Phil. 4:15-20; Rom. 10:15; II Cor. 9:8
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INDIVIDUALITY: Celebrating who I am in Christ
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Spiritual Gifts |
Discovering what my spiritual
gifts are.
Using my spiritual gifts to serve others.
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Rom. 12:3-8; I Cor. 12:1-31;
I Cor. 14:1
I Pet. 4:10-11; I Cor. 12:7; I Cor. 14:12
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Abilities |
Developing my abilities and
skills so I can be more effective in my areas of responsibility.
Accepting who God made me to be. |
I Tim. 4:12-16; Prov. 22:29;
Dan. 1:3-4; 5:12-14
I Cor. 12:14-18; Rom. 9:20-21;
Jer. 18:3-6
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Vocation |
Reflecting God’s plan
for my life in my vocation.
Doing my work whole heartedly, knowing I’m really
working for God. |
Prov. 16:9; Jer. 29:11; Eph.
4:1
Col. 3:22-24; Eph. 4:28; Prov. 6:6-11
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Diversity |
Valuing people whose backgrounds,
culture, gifts and race differ from mine.
Seeing how my individuality fits into the diversity of the
body of Christ. |
Gal. 3:26-29; Rom. 15:7;
I Cor. 9:19-23
I Cor. 12:14-27; Eph. 4:4-7; Rom. 12:3-6a |
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TOGETHERNESS: Experiencing life-giving relationships
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Family |
Growing in relationships with
my family members.
Maintaining a home that is free from unhealthy tensions.
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Eph. 4:29-32; Col. 3:12-16;
I Pet. 3:1-7
Eph. 5:33-6:4; Rom. 12:18; I Pet. 3:8-12
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Small Groups |
Meeting regularly with people
in a small group that is connected to my church.
Growing through active participation in my small group.
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Acts 20:20; Heb. 10:24-25;
Acts 2:46
Eph. 4:15-16; Matt. 18:19-20; I Cor. 14:26
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Community |
Experiencing the transforming
power of authentic relationships.
Guarding the spirit of community by resolving conflicts
and walking in forgiveness. |
II Cor. 3:18; Heb. 3:13;
Eccl. 4:9-12
Matt. 18:15-17; Heb. 12:14-15; Eph. 4:25-32
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Congregation |
Valuing the corporate gathering
of the church.
Whole heartedly supporting the vision of The Worship Center.
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Matt. 16:18; Acts 2:42-47;
Heb. 10:24-25
I Cor. 1:10-13; Prov. 29:18; Heb. 13:17 |
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HONOR: Devoting my life to loving God
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Worship |
Having an intimate, growing
relationship with the Father.
Worshipping God as a vital part of my lifestyle.
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Phil. 3:10-16; John 15:1-10;
Matt. 22:37-40
Jn. 4:21-24; Col. 3:16-17; Ps. 34:1
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Prayer |
Talking and listening to God.
Regularly spending time alone with God. |
Matt. 7:7-8; Mark 4:23-24;
Jer. 33:3
Luke 6:12; Mark 1:35; Dan. 6:10
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Stewardship |
Managing my finances, time,
and talents as a faithful steward.
Being a regular, cheerful giver.
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Luke 16:10-11; Eph. 5:15-16;
I Pet. 4:10
II Cor. 9:7; Prov. 11:25;
I Cor. 16:2
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Integrity |
Being honest in all areas
of my life.
Becoming an authentic, fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
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Ps. 51:6; Job 31:6; Eph. 4:25
Matt. 16:24-26; Luke 6:46-49; Heb. 13:20-21 |
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| The Growth Tools booklet contains self-assessment
worksheets designed to help us measure where we’re at in
specific growth areas and where the Holy Spirit may want us to
grow. You may download the Growth Tools booklet by clicking below.
The booklet is for personal, and/or Small Group use only. It may
not be republished without the written consent of The Worship
Center. To receive a hard copy of the booklet, contact the church
office at 717.656.4271.
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